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NASA Funds Studies to Support Crew Performance on Long-Duration Missions

The crew of the Human Exploration Research Analog’s Campaign 7 Mission 1 clasp hands above their simulated space habitat’s elevator…

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First Look at Hybrid Electric Research Aircraft

The Dash 7 that will be modified into a hybrid electric research vehicle under NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD)…

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NASA Ames Stars of the Month: August 2024

The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Sangsavang Stevie Phothisane, Taryn Kavanagh, Andro…

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What is the ‘Offspring’ creature in the ‘Alien: Romulus’ finale?

An explanation of "The Offspring" hybrid monster in "Alien: Romulus."

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China Proposes Magnetic Launch System for Sending Resources Back to Earth

In his famous novel The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Robert A. Heinlein describes a future lunar settlement where future…

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Space Force awards $200 million contract to Northrop Grumman for UK radar site

The Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability program aims to create a global network of ground-based radar systems to enhance space…

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Blue Origin sets date for next New Shepard flight after completing parachute investigation

Blue Origin has scheduled its next New Shepard suborbital mission for Aug. 29 after completing an investigation into a parachute…

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SpaceWERX awards contracts to nine space tech firms for defense projects

Nine space firms were selected for STRATFI agreements worth about $300 million in government funding The post SpaceWERX awards contracts…

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Supermassive black holes have masses of more than a million suns – but their growth has slowed as the universe aged

Supermassive black holes have masses of more than a million suns – but their growth has slowed as the universe…

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Supreme Court case could affect orbital debris mitigation rules

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling could upend efforts by the Federal Communications Commission to enforce more stringent orbital debris…

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